In pursuance of Sub rule 1 of Rule 15 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Rules

## Report on Amendment to Indian Standard SP 7:2016 - National Building Code of India 2016 **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes an amendment to the Indian Standard SP 7:2016, the National Building Code of India 2016, as notified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The amendment, designated as Amendment No. 1, was established on March 16, 2021, and remained in force until April 15, 2021. This report focuses on the procedural and temporal aspects of this amendment, as detailed in the provided notification. Key findings indicate a short validity period for this particular amendment and highlight the BIS as the responsible agency. **2. Introduction:** This report aims to provide information about the recently announced Amendment No. 1 to the Indian Standard SP 7:2016, the National Building Code of India 2016. The analysis is solely based on the provided notification published by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) on March 18, 2021. **3. Policy Overview:** * **Original Policy:** SP 7:2016 - National Building Code of India 2016. * **Core Objective(s):** While the precise objectives of the National Building Code itself are not detailed in this extract, it can be inferred that the code aims to set standards for building practices in India. The extract provides only the title, number, and year of the code. **4. Background and Rationale:** The provided text doesn't explicitly state the reason for this specific amendment. However, the existence of an amendment suggests that a need arose to update or clarify a certain aspect of the National Building Code. The limited period of validity indicates this may have been temporary fix to the existing policy. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This section focuses specifically on the changes introduced by Amendment No. 1 to SP 7:2016. * **Specific Part of Original Policy Being Changed:** The specific section or clause of the National Building Code that the amendment affects is not detailed within the provided text. * **New Rule/Provision:** The amendment is designated as "Amendment No. 1" and was established on March 16, 2021. It was valid until April 15, 2021. * **Difference/Effect of Change:** The immediate effect is the temporary amendment of the National Building Code between March 16, 2021 and April 15, 2021. The precise impact of this change on building standards is not known without the text of the amendment itself. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** Based on the text, the target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this amendment include: * Construction companies and professionals involved in building design and construction in India. * Architects, engineers, and other professionals who rely on the National Building Code for guidance. * Regulatory bodies and government agencies responsible for enforcing building codes. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the responsible agency for establishing and notifying the amendment. * **Timelines/Procedures:** The amendment was established on March 16, 2021 and was in force until April 15, 2021. The process of obtaining the amendment involves purchasing it from the BIS, either in person at their various offices or online. * **Implementation (Specific to Changes):** Those who require the most up-to-date version of the National Building Code needed to obtain Amendment No. 1 from the BIS during its period of validity. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The expected outcome of this specific amendment is to modify the existing practices dictated by the National Building Code of India. The impact of the changes during the time it was valid is unknown. The effect of these specific changes will need to be assessed by those in the field following the time period of the amendment and after its cessation. **9. Conclusion:** Amendment No. 1 to the Indian Standard SP 7:2016, the National Building Code of India 2016, represents a temporary modification to building standards in India during its period of validity from March 16, 2021 to April 15, 2021. The BIS is the responsible agency for its implementation and dissemination. Further analysis of the actual text of the amendment is needed to understand its precise impact and implications.

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